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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,865.38, 31,552.74 and 12,792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,865.38, 31,552.74 and 12,792.08 is: 17,652.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,865.38 : 31,552.74 = 12,792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,865.38/31,552.74 = 12,792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,865.38x = 31,552.74 × 12,792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,865.38x = 403,625,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,625,174.30/22,865.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,652.24

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